Microbiology Technician - Food Safety Lab, PM Shift

Certified Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is a network of laboratories delivering microbiology testing and regulatory services for the food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp sectors. The Microbiology Technician prepares samples for analytical testing of food products and environments, applying approved techniques and maintaining thorough records and quality controls across FSNS programs.

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm–9pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Life Science or two years of laboratory experience.
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory.
• Ability to travel is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information in an open, and timely manner.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team.
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area.
• Responsible for the completion of required training.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Life Science

Two years of laboratory experience

Job description

Certified Group is a network of laboratories delivering microbiology testing and regulatory services for the food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp sectors. The Microbiology Technician prepares samples for analytical testing of food products and environments, applying approved techniques and maintaining thorough records and quality controls across FSNS programs.

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm–9pm.